A Connecticut man puts his hopes into hops, and it is paying off for a local farmer who is making history.

On Thursday, the first batch of hops was added to the mix at one of the most popular breweries in the region- Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield.

Hops were hand delivered by Doug Weber from Morris, and after Friday, one batch of beer will have used those Connecticut hops.

"It's been a long time in coming and it's great to have Thomas Hooker using my hops, you couldn't ask for a better brewer and I'm delighted to be a part of this,” said Weber, of Pioneer Hops of Connecticut.